This Month in ELEMENTARY
Every week in Elementary, your child is learning big truths about who God is and how to live with faith, hope, and love—right in the middle of their everyday life. And guess what? You don’t have to have all the answers to help them grow!
These resources are here to give you a peek into what your child is learning at church and to equip you with easy, meaningful ways to keep the conversation going all week long. Whether you're driving to school, sharing a meal, or praying before bed, you have what it takes to disciple your child—and we’re here to support you every step of the way!
These resources are here to give you a peek into what your child is learning at church and to equip you with easy, meaningful ways to keep the conversation going all week long. Whether you're driving to school, sharing a meal, or praying before bed, you have what it takes to disciple your child—and we’re here to support you every step of the way!
Week 1: God So Loved the World
Bible Story: God So Loved the World (John 3:16-17)
This week, kids are learning about Someone who demonstrated the greatest example of initiative.
Memory Verse: "None of you should look out just for your own good. Each of you should also look out for the good of others." Philippians 2:4, NIrV
Key Questions:
Family Activity:
Prayer:
“Dear God, there are problems that only You can fix. We know we can trust You with these things because You already took care of our greatest need by sending Your Son, Jesus! Thank You for taking care of us. Thank You for helping us be more like You and help other people in need. Please help us look for ways to do that this week. In Jesus’ name. Amen.”
This week, kids are learning about Someone who demonstrated the greatest example of initiative.
Memory Verse: "None of you should look out just for your own good. Each of you should also look out for the good of others." Philippians 2:4, NIrV
Key Questions:
- Is it easy or hard for you to put your trust in Jesus? Why?
- Who do you talk to about the things you need?
- How has God met your needs?
Family Activity:
- Drive Time: While on the go, ask your kid: “Who have you helped lately? Who has helped you?”
- Meal Time: At a meal this week, have everyone at the table answer this question: “How has God met your needs?”
- Morning Time: As your kid starts their day, tell them: “You’ve worked so hard on _______ lately. Great job!”
- Bed Time: Pray for each other: “God, thank You for seeing our biggest need and taking care of it by sending Jesus to die for our sins and rise again. Help us remember that nothing is too big for You.”
Prayer:
“Dear God, there are problems that only You can fix. We know we can trust You with these things because You already took care of our greatest need by sending Your Son, Jesus! Thank You for taking care of us. Thank You for helping us be more like You and help other people in need. Please help us look for ways to do that this week. In Jesus’ name. Amen.”
Week 2: Miriam Takes Initiative
Bible Story: Miriam Takes Initiative (Exodus 2:1-10)
This week, kids are learning about how a mother and daughter took initiative to save their loved one.
Memory Verse: "None of you should look out just for your own good. Each of you should also look out for the good of others." Philippians 2:4, NIrV
Key Questions:
Family Activity:
Prayer:
“Dear God, thank You for loving us and sending Your Holy Spirit to live in us and guide us daily. Thank You for giving us so many people to love right in front of our eyes. Please show us the best and most helpful ways to look out for them and show them Your love. We love You, and we pray these things in Jesus’ name. Amen.”
This week, kids are learning about how a mother and daughter took initiative to save their loved one.
Memory Verse: "None of you should look out just for your own good. Each of you should also look out for the good of others." Philippians 2:4, NIrV
Key Questions:
- What’s the most helpful thing someone has ever done for you?
- Why do you think we sometimes avoid helping those we care about?
- Who do you see that needs your help?
Family Activity:
- Drive Time: While on the go, ask your kid: “What’s something kind you remember doing for someone or someone doing for you?”
- Meal Time: At a meal this week, have everyone at the table answer this question: “Who do you see that needs your help?”
- Morning Time: "As your kid starts their day, tell them: “I noticed your kind heart when you ______ .”
- Bed Time: Pray for each other: “God, keep our eyes open to how we can help one another.”
Prayer:
“Dear God, thank You for loving us and sending Your Holy Spirit to live in us and guide us daily. Thank You for giving us so many people to love right in front of our eyes. Please show us the best and most helpful ways to look out for them and show them Your love. We love You, and we pray these things in Jesus’ name. Amen.”
Week 3: Parable of the Talents
Bible Story: Parable of the Talents (Matthew 25:14-30)
This week, kids hear Jesus tell a story about what happens when we keep what we’ve been given to ourselves.
Memory Verse: "None of you should look out just for your own good. Each of you should also look out for the good of other" - Philippians 2:4, NIrV
Key Questions:
Family Activity:
Prayer:
“Dear God, thank You for giving us everything we need to show initiative and help others in the world around us. Please open our eyes to the opportunities we have to show others Your love this week. We love You, and we pray these things in Jesus’ name. Amen.”
This week, kids hear Jesus tell a story about what happens when we keep what we’ve been given to ourselves.
Memory Verse: "None of you should look out just for your own good. Each of you should also look out for the good of other" - Philippians 2:4, NIrV
Key Questions:
- What is a talent or skill that you have?
- What’s one thing you could do to discover more about your talents?
- How can you use what you’ve been given?
Family Activity:
- Drive Time: While on the go, ask your kid: “What are some things you feel like you are good at?” (If they need help, tell them some.)
- Meal Time: At a meal this week, have everyone at the table answer this question: “How can you use what you’ve been given?”
- Morning Time: As your kid starts their day, tell them about a time when you saw them be resourceful and how much you admire that.
- Bed Time: Pray for each other: “God, show us the talents You have given us, and help us to use those to point people to You—whatever they are. Help us be creative in how we do that.”
Prayer:
“Dear God, thank You for giving us everything we need to show initiative and help others in the world around us. Please open our eyes to the opportunities we have to show others Your love this week. We love You, and we pray these things in Jesus’ name. Amen.”
Week 4: John’s Disciples Follow Jesus
Bible Story: John’s Disciples Follow Jesus (John 1:35-45)
This week, kids are learning about John the Baptist and see the ripple effect of telling others about Jesus.
Memory Verse: "None of you should look out just for your own good. Each of you should also look out for the good of others." - Philippians 2:4, NIrV
Key Questions:
Family Activity:
Prayer:
“Dear God, thank You SO much for loving me. Thank You for sending Your Son, Jesus, to rescue us! Help me to share the good news about Your Son, Jesus, with everyone around me! Help me treat others with Your love and kindness so they can see Jesus through me each day. I love You, and I pray these things in Jesus’ name. Amen.”
This week, kids are learning about John the Baptist and see the ripple effect of telling others about Jesus.
Memory Verse: "None of you should look out just for your own good. Each of you should also look out for the good of others." - Philippians 2:4, NIrV
Key Questions:
- What’s your favorite thing about Jesus?
- How did you first hear about Jesus?
- What are some ways you can share Jesus with others?
Family Activity:
- Drive Time: While on the go, ask your kid: “When you have good news, who are some people you most want to share it with?”
- Meal Time: At a meal this week, have everyone at the table answer this question: “How did you first hear about Jesus?”
- Morning Time: As your kid starts their day, tell them something you love about them.
- Bed Time: Pray for each other: “Show us someone in our lives who needs to hear about You, and give us the courage and compassion to talk with them about You.”
Prayer:
“Dear God, thank You SO much for loving me. Thank You for sending Your Son, Jesus, to rescue us! Help me to share the good news about Your Son, Jesus, with everyone around me! Help me treat others with Your love and kindness so they can see Jesus through me each day. I love You, and I pray these things in Jesus’ name. Amen.”